Part of applying for work in the legal sphere involves deciding what kind of firm you want to work with, what kind of lawyer you want to be, and what you want your daily work to look like. Topping off this year’s Law School & Careers features is Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the…
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CVs & Resumes: How to Secure a Law Interview
Nailing an interview is hard, but getting an interview in the first place is where it all starts. Shari F. Lesnick,…
5 Steps to Preparing for International Legal Practice
At some point during their education, each and every law student, regardless of geography or concentration, will…
Nailing your first paralegal position was difficult enough, now you’re having a real hard time moving upward. So how do you make Partner? Catherine Thomas, Partner and Co-Head of the London team at JMW Solicitors, talks Lawyer Monthly through the plan.
Elbowing your way into a law partnership…
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From Law Degree to Executive Leadership
How does one use their law degree to pursue the career they want? How does a newly qualified lawyer aim for the…
Flexible Working: An Expert Guide for Legal Sector Employees
As part of Lawyer Monthly’s new series on law school, recruitment and careers in the legal sector, Jo Mercer, HR…
As part of our law school & careers content, Charles R. Toy, Associate Dean of Career and Professional Development, Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School, here lists 5 top tips for job hunting, whether you’re a student who has just qualified, or a lawyer looking to take the leap to…
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Starting My Own Firm, How Hard Can It Be?
So you’ve got to the point where you’re thinking of starting your own law firm, or something to at least get you…
Is it Better to Specialise or Be an all Round Solicitor?
Jayne Harrison, partner and head of employment law at Cleggs Solicitors, has been practicing law for 17 years. As…